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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1887-12-16

The average age OF justices Of the
United States Supreme Court, at the time
Of their appointment, has been not much
over fifty. Judge William Strong of
Pennsylvania, appointed in 1870, was
sixty-two years old, but he retired in
1850. Judge Blatchford was siXty-two
when Arthur appointed him. OF the other
justices, Waite took his place on the bench
ut ffty-eight, Harlan at iorty'four Stan
ley Matthews and Justice Bradley at fifty
seven and Judge Gray at hfty-three.
Justice Woods, was lifty-siX when he
WAS appointed. The youngest man who
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1887-12-16

The annual report of the secretary of
war contains hIt little of public interest
Mr.. Endicu.r Us that of the AZ rifle
guns that ARE now to be found at various
points alonp our 5000 miles of sea coast
and our $500 miles of frontier, ll6 are of
obsolete pattern, and of the remaining
twenty-six there are only few that are
mounted in manner to perform effec-
tive service, This only emphasizes what
has long been known about the made
qaacy of our present system of coast de
fanpa
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1887-12-16

People who are in the habit of sleeping
in a room which contains a kerosene
lamp turned half down, and the practice
is followed by good many during the
winter saonld heed the words of the New
York board of health. In the opinion of
this body lamps in this condition in "A
close and unventilated bedroom will pro-
duce an atmosphere that is almost deadly.
The best plan is to do away with the
lamp in the sleeping room, but if the
lamp is necessity let it burn with fun
flame
The Monitor. [volume] (Woodstown, N.J.) 1884-1892, 1887-01-21
Understandable Natcs.

Last Saturday night was ne exception tn
the usual attendance and interest manifest
ed at the Good Templars lodge. In fact
all things, taken together, We're more than
ordinary There were three new members
initiated; this time on Wilkinson's side.
When the Good of the Order was called
the above named side began to show them
selves. it being their last chance for this
quarter. They responded nobly to the call,
entertaining us with poems, essays, recita-
lions, readings, etc. When the score was
counted it was found that this side was
over 1900 ahead Fox and his supporters
thereupon began to scratch their heads and
look net quite so happy as they were rep
resented to be by ''Donum Bonum The
week before. Saturday night of this week
will be their last chance and their success
looks extremely doubtful indeed.
We are informed that the donation party
which called upon Rev. G. i. Hancock
last week left, as mark of their esteem,
presents to the amount of forty dollars,
consisting partly of money, groceries aud
provisions.
Frank Mattson will move in the spring
to the farm now occupied by VIM. Dubois
Revival meetings have closed in the
church.
Oscar b. Avis, Rebecca Jones, Howard
Springer and Richard Fox were elected a.
representatives from iIarrisomille Lodge
/. @. G. T. to attend the District Lodge
at Mulliea Hill. Co@Ir",
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afiarried.

TOMLlN-W ALTER.-At the NJ +. par
sonage. Muliica Hill, Gloucester county, n. J
on Jan. ]. 1897. by Rev. u. I. Dugsln MI
j. Scott Tomlin 10 Miss Henrietta Walter
both of jefferson, Gloucester county y, j.
URFF-CLOU Dat residence of brides
father, W oodbury, y. j., Dee 29th. 1856, by
Rev. j. j. pierson, Henry y. hurft, and Anna
c. Cloud, both of W oodburY.
NANEM AN-BELl..-At Camden. Dec -
1856, by " illi,m IL. Davis, Justice OF the
Miss Anna Bell Of Berkeley.
DINER-WRlGHT.-O Wednesday. Janu-
AIRY II, 1887, by Rev. ". Margerum, at the resi-
dence Of the brides parents, James Diver and
Agnes =, daughter of Henry NJ. and Annie
Wright, all OF Upper Penns Neck.
CUFF-W December n, 1856, by
Rev. J. G. Ayler Edmund Cuf and Mary
wright, beth of salem, y j.
DARE-GOSLING January 18th. al salem,
by Rev =. L. W heeler, Mr. Josiah III. Dare Ia
Miss Lorinda Costing, beth of salem, MI
AS-BCRTON.-On January -, 1857,
al the parsonage, No. 1895 South Fourth street,
Philadelphia by Rev ". j. Paxson, u. D.,
Ebenezer Il. surian. Jr., of Gloucester county,
y. j., ana Miss Agnes '. Burton, of Philadei-
phia.
GG-MITCHELL.-At The residence OF
the brides parents in Salem ON "Wednesday
Jan. 18th, ISs7, by Rev. j. l.. Roe. Chambl~ss
Fogg TO Miss Ida Mitchell, all of salem.
GARRISON LINDSAi.--In Philadelphia
Jan 18th, 1857. by Rev {. VI. Perkins, Daniel
Garrison, NJ. D.. OF Penusgrove, Nj. and Miss
Maggie J., daughter Of the late james Lindsay,
OF Philadelphia.
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Died.

ALLEN-In l.. \. Greek, Jan. Is. benjamin
Allen, in his 9ith year.
BAkER.--In salem, Jan. II, Henry \
Baker in his 5sth year.
WILLIAMs.-ln Harrisonviie Jan. 9Th, lSs7
Basheba ii. Williams, wife of Collin ID.
Williams, eldest daughter of J ohm IL. Cam, OF
Alloway, aged Is years.
LLOYD.-Iu Upper penns Neck, Jan 9th,
1857, Mrs. Rachel Lloyd, aged ~ wears.
EININ.-In Pennsgrove, on Monday, Janu-
AIRY 10th, 1887 Rev. Gildon Elyin, aged 81
years.
ALE-In Pennsgrove, Dee. 18th, lss, Harry,
son of Ella and Joseph Ale, aged 2 wears.
months and Is days.
HoLToN.-In Pennsgrove. January 18th
1857, keturah. wife of Jesse fIolton, aged g.
years
FORD-At swedeshoro, Jan. a. Henry Ford
IN the 5Jth year ot his age
DEUSCHLE-,At Woodstown, en Monday,
Jan. 18th, 1887, Mary Deuschle, aged q years.
FITZPATRICK.-in salem on the 9Th inst.
james Fitzpatrick, in his I'D year
RICHM AN-At Gloucester City, january
9TH lSS7, Thomas Richman, in The 18th year OF
his age formerly of Piitsgrove, Salem county
j but for the last twenty-six years "A resi-
dent OF Gloucester city, y. }.
The Monitor. [volume] (Woodstown, N.J.) 1884-1892, 1887-01-21
EOC.AL NEWS.

Tho 0etoroon'' at the Opera House to-
night.
Mrs. Jos. Hewitt, sustained painful in
Juries from fall on the ice one night last
week
VIM. II. Smith and d. w. c. White have
purchased lots on Dickinson street of John
w. Dickinson.
Franklin Buzby has purchased the farm
OF the late Samuel Borton, at private sale,
Of the executors.
Henry Austin has sold his llolstein bull
which weighed 1890 pounds, to Henry
Buck, of Fairton.
Mayhem Robinson, of l.ldridge's Hill,
fell on the ice ono day this week, and
sprained his wrist.
Mrs. Annie Loudenslager has purchased
the house and lot on Spring Garden street.
formerly owned and occupied by Lev i
Wriggins.
\ little son oil Chas. Kuhn swallowed a
tack one day last week, but has expert
enced no serious Inconvenience from such
unusual diet.
Mrs. Rhoda Nanaman is seriously ill
with typhoid fever The three children OF
Reeve Fltcraft have also had n severe at
tack of the same disease.
W. II. Smith has purchased lot Of land
on the south side Of Dickinson street from
]. w. Dickinson. and will erect a house
thereon al once.
A crayon portrait of the late T. r. Bull
lock is exhibited in the window of ]. H.
TyrnaT's ft Il = 10
work of Joseph Meyers
The Burns enterta inment on next Tues
day night will be highly interesting, and
We hope the audience will be large. as the
proceeds are to be used in good cause.
The township committee will meet in
McAllisters Hall on Thursday. February
10th, 1887, for the purpose of making a
settlement of township business for the
past year.
A large amount Of freight is being ship
ped from our depot pow. On Tuesday
evening not a car was left standing on the
siding and empty ears had to be brought
down on Wednesdays freight to accommo-
date shippers.
A car load of Kentucky horses, the pro-
perty of VIM. Disston, was attached to the
late train OH Saturday night and run on
the siding here. These are to be placed
on the farm near Woodstown lately
purchased by Mr.. Dsston.
Don't forget the entertainment comment
orative Of the birth of Robert Burns, to be
held in the New Opera House next Tues
day evening Both local and foreign tai
ent are to take part, making it we'll worth
the price of admission - cents
A nobby little turnout in the shape OF
cute pony to dog cart was seen on our
street yesterday driven by the Misses Pet
erson. 1t is owned by a Philadelphia
firm, who use it for advertising purposes,
and j. II. Peterson is taking charge or it
through the winter months.
We are indebted to YIN. \. Casper, of
Salem, for list of sales at which he is to
officiate as auctioneer We publish these,
with Others. at the head of our local page,
and You will find this list more complete
than is published in any other paper If
you are going to make sale, stop in and
let us know.
The Monitor. [volume] (Woodstown, N.J.) 1884-1892, 1887-01-21
Snl Drowning Case.

Seldom have the people of this commu-
nifty been moved by sadder calamity than
that which occurred at late hour on Sat
urday night, when Walter O'Brien, lad
scarcely seventeen years of age. was
drowned in our creek, within few feet OF
the wharf. while under the influence OF
liouor. Suspicious of the fatal accident
were first aroused ON Sunday morning.
when a hat and spots of blood were dis
covered on the ice just under the guards OF
the steamer Major Reybold by Charles
Hall. the pilot of the boat The hat was
secured and taken to the office OF starr X
Bre's canning works, where it was alter
wards identified by the mother OF the
drowned boy.
The bow was last seen about 1 O'Clock
ON Saturday night, making his way to-
ward the lower part of the city, but IL was
sunposed by these who saw him that he
lived somewhere in that section, and that
he was going home But as he lived in
the upper part of the city, the suppose
tion now is that he became bewildered and
walked into the dock at the foot of the
street. and along the ice to the boat. Feel
inc his way along he doubtless came IN
contact with one Of the boats lines, which
threw him down. and in his struggles to
oct ND fell into the hole, which was cut
around the paddlc-wheel. and was
drowned. NJ
search was made for his body ON Nom
day and about 1 o clock in the afternoon
GEORGE Nandersliee succeeded III caieh'hg
il with hook and drew II out. IL WAS
fu,nd between the buat and lhf wharf,
within shnrt distance 1fths boat ; wheel.
STANDARD.
The Monitor. [volume] (Woodstown, N.J.) 1884-1892, 1887-01-21
Salem county Courts.

The January term of Salem County
Courts began on Tuesday morning, before
Judge Reed, W it'll Associates Plummer,
Wood and Hitchner. The following gen
tlemen com posed the Grand Jury:
VI. ID. Dickinson, pilesgroye,
james IL. Featherer, :.
Thompson Turf, l.. L. Neck
Chas. Snitcher,
VIM g. Carpenter, Elsinboro.
Powell smith, Warrington.
Woodruff Petit.
Josiah summeriii, L. p. Neck.
samuel NJ. Denny,
Hiram StranG, L. rittsgrove
Geo. Hickman,
John Burk, oidnans.
JOS. B. Thompson. Salem.
Benz. b. WestcOtt,
VIM. II. Lawson,
Jonathan House. AliowhY.
John Garrison,
John C. Emmel,
Benz. Robinson Quinton.
Thompson Il. Gento"' Pittsgr'Ne.
Jos. W. Barber,
Mark billiard, l.. A. Creek.
Enoch Garrison,
The following appeal eases were noticed
for trial:
Chas. II. Burt VS.. Daniel G. Cobb; Z.
s. Fogg, j, W. Acton.
Geo, Hannah and Willard f. Riley, trad
ing as Hannah & Riley. VS.. Jas. Brown: j.
w. Acton, A. Cochran.
Jas. J. Summerill VS.. Asa Colson; +. ).
Fogg, J. w. Acton.
John A. Beeber, receiver, vs.. Elizabeth
Van Pelt; Reeves & Bacon, NJ. p. Grey.
OF the above list of causes Summerill VS..
Colson was reported settled.
Burt vs. Cobb-Judgment was render
ed in favor of Cobb, the appellant, Burt
falling to appear to prosecute his appeal
Hannah & Riley VS.. Jas. Brown was tried
by Jury and verdict rendered in Brown 5
favor for $13j. The defendants asked fol
and obtained rule to show cause why a
new trial should not be granted. This case
was tried by jury at the October term, but
they failed TO reach an agreement.
Beeber, receiver VS.. Van Pelt was tried,
but we did not learn the verdict. This is
an action to recover upon premium note
given by the defendant to the Lycoming
Mutual Insurance Company on the issuance
of an insurance policy. The company has
''gone busted" but the premium notes
stand good "allee samee," though the poll
cies are ''no good.
A special term of the Orphans Court
held on Monday was prolonged to Tues
day night to hear the testimony for and
against probate of a codicil to the Will OF
Charles Elkinton, OF Pennsgrove. Argu-
nlpllt w Ill bt ldt III iiIN tttSt Nb-t"t. AhiS,
with the appeal list, was the only civil bus
mess disposed OF.
Yesterday was occupied by the trial OF
indictments. lssac johnson was tried on
charg. of rape. Isaac is bury, coal
black negro, as broad as lie is long, who
during the summer wrestles with Saratoga
trunks at Cape May. His victim was a
little colored girl whom it is alleged that
he assaulted last October in an alley i'll the
rear of the Memorial Baptist church at
Salem. Isaac attempted TO prove an alibi,
but the jury viewed the matter in differ
ent light and found him guilty of assault
with attempt to commit rape, the result OF
which will probably be that lie will have
no difficulty in locating himself for the
next few years; az his post office address
will be Trenton and his quarters there very
closely circumscrbed.
Only three indictments Were found by the
Grand Jury. They concluded their work
al an early hour on Tuesday. something
which has not happened before in twenty
five years.
The Monitor. [volume] (Woodstown, N.J.) 1884-1892, 1887-01-21
Church NOieS.

Bishop Scarborough will visit Trinity j.
E. Church, Swedesboro, next Sunday. lie
will hold confirmation aud will also preach
morning and evening. In the afternoon lie
will hold service at the Moravia Church
after Sunday school, commencing at $50
O'clock
The Unitarian Society, of Woodstown,
will meet at the residence of Dan W ire on
Sunday afternoon next, at 4. 80 o'clock. a
sermon entitled ''lntempcrate Zeal III Re
ligion," preached by Rev. NJ. NJ. Manga
sarian, Sunday, January 10Th, and steno-
graphically reported for the Woodstown
society, will be read All who may be in
terested in hearing it are cordially invited
to attend.
Tie revival services which are being held
in the Baptist church are well attended and
of interest, several having asked for the
prayers Of the church. They will be con-
timed every evening next week, commenc-
inc at seven O'Clock. Preaching by the
pastor The ordinance OF baptism was adj
ministered by the pastor, Rev. W. +. Corn
well, last Sabbath morning, before large
congregation
The congregation OF the new Trinity NJ.
| +. Church. Pennsvile showed their appre-
| citation of their pastors services By pre-
senting him with handsome gold watch
and chain, last week. 1t is very hand
some open-face gold watch and on the case
the following inscription is neatly engrav-
ed; presented to Rev. w. A. Allen by
the congregation Of Trinity NJ. +.
| Church, January l2th. 1885," Mr..
Allen has many friends here who
will be pleased to know that he is held i'll
such high esteem by his congregation.
The attendance and interest at the re-
yiyal services Of the NJ. Z. Church in
creases every evening The labors of Rev.
j. o. II. Corliss have been most acceptable
and very efficient. He will be present this
| Friday evening. The church members arc
willing, active and enthusiastic in revival
work. Some souls have been converted
and many of the congregation deeply con-
cerned about their spiritual interest.
Preaching next Sabbath by the pastor,
Rev. L. II. Durell. Subject, 10 A. NJ.
.sPersonal Effort Up. NJ, Torment OF
the Rich Man. The pastor will be as.
sisted next week by Rev. ID. i. Ackley, of
| Cohansey. Mr. Ackley is a most intensely
| earnest christian worker, and is expected
! to be present all of next week, from Mon
day evening, cath inst, until Sunday even
| ing. Both inst.
The Monitor. [volume] (Woodstown, N.J.) 1884-1892, 1887-01-21

The annual meeting OF the West Jersey
Agricultural aud Horticultural Association
was held III McAlister's Hall yesterday.
The following officers were elected to serve
the ensuing year; President, Omar Bor-
ton: Vice Presidents. John W. Dickinson,
NJ. J. Paulding. J.. \. D. Allen, John
IIanes; Secretary. James u. Lawson;
Treasurer, Samuel 7. Lippincott; Ex-
ecutiye Committee, Robt. Hewitt, Geo
Coombs, Israel 4. Hewitt, Cbas II. Burt,
Alfred Lippincott, Barclay Edwards, II.
w. Austin, Clark Petit Joseph W. Coop
e..
The Treasurer report gave The receipts
of the last fair as being 81, SS3G. II. There
was expended in improvements on the
grounds last year $1,000.
The days for ,iolding the next exhibition
were fixed on Sept. 18th, l4th and 18th,
1897, it having been decided that the ex-
hibition be held three days this year, i'll
stead Of two. 1t was also ordered that the
Association become member of the Ma
tional Association.
The Monitor. [volume] (Woodstown, N.J.) 1884-1892, 1887-01-21
SRJeIn Sffftngs.

The average attendance at the public
reading room last month was only q.
The regular meeting of the society for
organizing charity will be held in Reform
Association Hall this afternoon.
Major Geo. \. Elton, of Washington,
y. G., will speak under the auspices of the
W. c. T. L. some time in February.
Mrs John Cook was severely burned
about the arms and face last week by the
ignition Of some alcohol which she was
heating in a plate on the stove.
Tuft & Fox have sold their livery stables
in Salem to J. v Tuft, of l.. p. Neck. who
has taken charge. Mr.. Fox who has been
running the Salem branch, will remove to
Bridgeton
Messrs NJ. P. Grey, Of Salem, and S. II.
Grey, of Camden, have formed partner
ship for the practice of law under the name
Of Grey Il Grey, with Offices III Camden
and Salem
The Monitor. [volume] (Woodstown, N.J.) 1884-1892, 1887-01-21
sou,n Jersey Notes.

The Independent Mechanics of the state
held their annual session in Bridseton On
Tuesday.
The directors of the West Jersey Game So
ciety have appropriated II .Goo forthe purchase
OF game for liberation.
John q. Schrevc has purchased the ihien'si
ef Alfred NJ. iIeSton ia the AtlanicthN ne
pielc and is now the solo owner.
John iIurn, Of Fairton, Cumberland county,
spends his spare time In winter trapping
crows Last week he succeeded in capturing
81
The shad fishermen OF The lower Delaware
have formed an organization 10 force II redne-
ton il, The price oi carrying shad TO the fhil-
adelphia market.
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Obituary.

Mrs. Abbie Macaltioner, widow of the
late John Macaltioner, died at her home iii
Philadelphia Gil Wednesday of last week,
and was buried on Monday last i'll the Pap
fist Cemetery here.
Mary Deuschle, daughter of John Deu-
schle, died at her fathers residence in
North Woodstown on Monday, after a long
illness. The funeral took place on Thurs
day morning, interment being made in the
Presbyteran cemetery.
The Monitor. [volume] (Woodstown, N.J.) 1884-1892, 1887-01-21
APiucky woman's shot

Mrs. Charles lredell, living near "" ..''I
Hill. has been troubled WIN HAWKS So" -
ing her chickens, and lately louhu ,o o,' ,ha s
the traps which had been SCI 10 ,a'u" n r"'
marauder missing. A few days 'a,e', n no
ticing Il hawk in The act OF aespo"',s ~.
flock of fowls, she secured gun, anu
his ham kship. and On examination '''"'
the missing tran
The Monitor. [volume] (Woodstown, N.J.) 1884-1892, 1887-01-21
a Narrow Escape.

Elmer Patton, resident Of this vicinity
and who has has lately been working at a
saw mill in Bridgeyile, Del, met with an
accident on the 18th inst. in which he had
narrow escape from fatal injuries. His
clothing was caught in the shaft of the ma
chinery and he was whirled around at the
rate OF several hundred revolutions a min
ute until the clothing was torn entirely
from his body. He was cut in several
places and received internal injuries, but
has recovered SO as to be able to be ont and
around
The Monitor. [volume] (Woodstown, N.J.) 1884-1892, 1887-01-21
Beard orChosen freehoiders.

The January meeting of the Board was
held on Wednesday of last week al the
Court House, Salem. Bills from several
townships were read and ordered paid, iu-
Guiding SO for the burial expenses Of
Joshua Gibbs, an INDECENT soldier of Quin-
ton township.
The matter of bridge-tender for Han
cock $ Bridge, which was laid over at last
meeting, came up. On motion, that pro-
posals be invited for such bridget TENDER
for service for one year, the vote stood )
yeas, & nays.
The bills of Constable Garrison. of Pitts
grove, for expenses incurred in pursuing
and searching for " illiam Russell, an es-
capped prisoner from Salem jail, ssi.06 and
$2S 90 were brought up, and having been
approved by Prosecutor Shape, were or
dered paid.
The report Of the committee appointed
to investigate the charge made that the as
SCISSORS of the township of Alloway had
not properly returned the taxables i'll that
township, was read 1t will be found in
another column On motion, the report
was received and committee discharged.
john llarkins appeared and asked fur
ther indulgence regarding his bond 10 the
county. The Board declined interfering
with the legal proceedings in this case.
NJ r. Baldwin, Of Upper Pittsgroye, ap
piled to have Caroline w. Taylor, private
patient of the State Lunatic Asylum,
changed to the charge of the county of
Salem. On motion, ordered that her
guardian give bond in the sum ofsl00, and
that the application be granted.
On motion, adjourned until second We'd
nesday in February.
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Just over the County Lines.

The Swcdesboro National Bank has de-
elared semi-annual dividend OF two per
cent.
4 new road running from Swedesboro to
Muilca Hill, about .! miles long. was sur
yeyed lately.
Minor II. Applegate, former resident
of our town, now living in Swedesboro,
has succeeded in securing pension.
The Monitor. [volume] (Woodstown, N.J.) 1884-1892, 1887-01-21
BEST HEADLIGHT OIL
GIVEN AWAY.

We don't sell l0-cent coal OIL There's
danger enough in the best We can buy,
which Wen sell for - cents. We are anx-
ious you should give it trial and COM
pare its worth with the cheaper kinds sold
around us. For the next thirty days We
will give gallon, free Of charge, to each
buyer of two dollars worth OF goods
at our store. at our regular prices, (tNo
articles only excepted). The buyer of
four dollars worth will be entitled to
two gallons and so on il the same ratio
If you don't have yonr can with you
when you bny your goods, or don't hap
pen then to need the oil We'll give yon a
check for the oil due you and you can get
it when it suits You.
Inasmuch as it is generally conceded and
admitted 10y all that cur prices will aver
age about 10 to 10 per cent. lever than
elsewhere. this will give you chance TO
get your oil without cost, and more loo.
f. +. Humphreys X Co.
Jan 14th 1887.
The Monitor. [volume] (Woodstown, N.J.) 1884-1892, 1887-01-21

Frank Hyatt, Of Odessa, Del, who
formerly resided in our town, has been
paying visit to friends here.
Frank Lane, of Wilmington, Del, who
formerly was employed at our depot as
station agent, was in town renewing Old
acquaintance On Sunday.